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Module Title LM Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
SchoolBirmingham Business School
Department Strategy and Int Business
Module Code 07 37994
Module Lead Dr Amir Qamar
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Practical Classes and workshops-20 hours
Guided independent study-160 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description The module will cover contemporary and global issues within operations and supply chain management. The module will introduce students to a wide range of production concepts where they will learn the strengths associated with these concepts as well as their trade-offs. The module will investigate how international businesses manage and improve global operations in order to sustain levels of competitive advantage. The module will focus on contemporary issues (i.


e. buyer-supplier relationships, sustainability, off-shoring/ re-shoring/ right-shoring, performance/productivity trade-offs, lean versus agility) and techniques facing operations and supply chain managers in both manufacturing and service organisations across the world. Overall students will develop an appreciation of the complexity of modern supply chains in the context of international business. Students will also develop essential project management skills as part of the module.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Identify how operations and supply chain management can impact firm performance.
  • Critically evaluate and compare different production strategies from around the world.
  • Appraise and compare the operational skills necessary to deliver high quality goods and services in complex and dynamic environments.
  • Demonstrate that global supply chains raise strategic questions concerning new business models.
  • Apply leadership, project management and group presentation skills.
Assessment 37994-01 : Individual Assignment : Coursework (70%)
37994-02 : Group Presentation : Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:

(2500 word) individual essay assignment (70%).
8 minute group report and presentation (30%).

Reassessment:

Resubmission of failed component(s):
(2500) word individual essay assignment (70%).

AND/OR(1000 word) individual critical analysis of the group report and presentation (30%).
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